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Monday, July 24, 2017

Money Makers: Side Jobs

Whether you work full-time or are looking for a side gig to fit into your busy lifestyle, there are several ways working parents can make money on the side. Side gigs are available in most industries with varying degrees of flexibility. From working part-time as a freelancer to picking up a job with flexible hours, there are multiple ways to make money outside of your current 9-to-5 role or full-time flexible job.

For those with an affinity for writing, there are many writing jobs available that offer remote or freelance arrangements and highly flexible schedules. These side jobs often offer the ability to work when you have hours available, whether that be at night or on the weekend. Additionally, many writing jobs will pay based on what you produce, meaning you control your hours and income. Some great writing side jobs include blogging, technical writing, content development, or medical and research writing.

Social media is here to stay and there’s no better time to join this growing industry. Social media jobs can include social media content evaluators, social media coordinators, and social media specialists, which all offer part-time, telecommuting, and freelance work arrangements that can be done on the side. If you have an affinity for social networking websites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and enjoy staying abreast of industry news and events, then a job in social media may be an easy way for you to earn some money on the side! Many online social media positions allow professionals to work from home, and because the Internet is 24/7, you may have the flexibility to pick up the specific time frame and quantity of hours you want.

Perhaps writing the actual content is not your forte, but editing it is. Many editing and proofreading positions offer flexibility based on availability or match you up with writers who produce content close to the number of hours you are seeking to work. Although there are deadline-specific jobs, there are also many editing jobs that are flexible with just a few required hours per week.

Setting up a side gig as a photographer is one of the most popular ways to earn extra money on the side. Photography gigs can come in the form of engagement and wedding sessions, stock photography, or family portrait sessions, and offer a great deal of flexibility. Finding clients through word-of-mouth, through friends and family, and through setting up a simple website or social media account has never been easier. Many jobs offer part-time, temporary, seasonal, freelance, and telecommuting flexibility.

Having multilingual skills is an indispensable skill these days and can be a huge aid in landing you a job. Companies are almost always looking for someone with fluency in one or more languages. If you have bilingual or multilingual skills, there are many companies that hire translators and interpreters on flexible, part-time, and alternative-based schedules. If you don’t speak another language teaching English can also be a lucrative side gig with the rise in online language learning platforms.

Whether it’s finding a job as a group fitness instructor, a youth sports coach, or a personal trainer, a side job in the fitness world is a great way to earn extra money on the side. Many jobs offer the opportunity to either be outside or work in a very active setting, both of which are beneficial for your mind and body and can help balance out your other 9-to-5 office job. Jobs in the fitness industry offer a great deal of flexibility, including seasonal, temporary, part-time, freelance, and even some telecommuting roles.

There are hundreds of developers wanted for new positions just about every single day. From freelance and temporary to seasonal and part-time jobs, web design and development jobs offer those with technical skills a great way to make money on the side. You can find work as a website designer, back- or front-end developer, analyst, tester, and more! These roles also allow for home-based work!

Many travel industry organizations, such as hotels, airlines, and online retailers, actively look to hire candidates with sales and customer service skills for part-time, flexible, temporary, seasonal, and alternatively scheduled jobs. In addition to offering a schedule more conducive to a side job, many of these jobs also offer work-at-home options. Many of these types of roles look for candidates with call center experience, the ability to handle customer complaints with ease, and the ability to sell products and services.

With the rise of social media and online marketing, organizations are hiring dedicated and full-time marketing and social media managers. With online marketing and engagement operating on a 24/7 schedule, there are many opportunities for temporary and alternative schedule projects. For something on the side, providing online marketing support during the off-hours or picking up a temporary position could be a great option.

Online or in person, tutoring is a job with meaning and an excellent way to make money on the side. As a rewarding field with flexible work, you can use your knowledge and expertise to help others find success. You can work for yourself providing tutoring services or work for a tutoring company where you can pick up sessions during your available hours.

Graphic design jobs offer a range of employment types and schedules, allowing for the flexibility to pick up a long-term, part-time, or temporary position on the side. These jobs can be found as a permanent part of an internal team or sourced through freelance opportunities. Sprucing up websites, retail packaging, and logos, there is potential for graphic design professionals to work from home and with a flexible schedule.

Sometimes you want to make money on the side to save up for a special occasion or to bring in a little more income during the holidays or summer season. If this is the case, holiday and seasonal jobs are perfect for the temporary worker. You can find a job working in customer service, sales, graphic design, retail, consulting, and so much more! These jobs do rotate, so to be the most successful in your search, make sure to jump on open opportunities quickly.

The workforce operates on technology, and businesses need support around the clock. If you are an IT professional, you’ll have a great deal of flexibility, including part-time, alternative hours, flexible schedules, and remote work options. In these roles, you can provide technical support, operate as a system or database administrator, or provide consulting services.

From working as a part-time nurse to assisting in the emergency department as a clerical assistant, there are many opportunities to find work in the healthcare industry. In addition to full-time roles, there are several flexible opportunities that are conducive to a lifestyle where other full-time work or responsibilities take precedence.